Crash Alert: Woman killed in single-car accident
June 26, 2020 – Paul Hammack
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – A woman was killed in an accident in the Hopkins area on Wednesday afternoon, according to WLTX.com.
A 2002 Jeep Cherokee swerved back and forth across on Westin Road near 1 p.m. before rolling and ejecting both the driver and the passenger.
The driver was transported to a local hospital but the severity of their injuries was not specified.
The passenger, 20-year-old Grace Page of Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy concluded that her death was a result of blunt force trauma to her head.
Neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt.
The accident is still under investigation.
This is a series of articles presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. Blog posts should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, contact the South Carolina car accident injury lawyers at Hammack Law Firm today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
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